Description
Classic Famous Amos Cookies featuring a delightful chewy texture with mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, perfect for a homemade treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Cookies
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, providing the base for tender cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture until fully combined, enriching the dough with flavor and moisture.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overdeveloping gluten.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for consistent chocolate pockets in every bite.
- Shape Cookies: Roll small portions of dough, approximately 1 tablespoon each, into balls and place them spaced about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown while the centers remain slightly soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set perfectly.
Notes
- For extra crunch, substitute mini chocolate chips with regular size chips.
- Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy in the center.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To make dough easier to handle, chill for 30 minutes before shaping.
